BAE with a Dual Endorsement in Special Education & Elementary Education

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The Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education prepares you for teaching in the elementary grades (kindergarten to grade 8) as well as in special education classes (birth to age 21). In this program, you’ll complete the Washington state requirements for an endorsement in special education and in elementary education.

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Curriculum & Requirements

Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)

You must complete the Elementary Education Core requirements (with the exception of EDUC 308) and the following Special Education Requirements.

Required Special Education Courses
SPED 420PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS4
SPED 421CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS4
SPED 460SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS4
SPED 461SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES4
SPED 462METHODS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND SEVERE DISABILITIES4
SPED 466TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS W/DISABILITIES4
SPED 470SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT4
SPED 480INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION4
SPED 488SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (must be repeated )6
Required Senior Capstone
SPED 490SPECIAL EDUCATION CAPSTONE (or other approved capstone)4
Total Credits42

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully earn a BAE–Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education from EWU should be able to:

  • administer, interpret, use, and communicate assessment information in the delivery of special education services;
  • collaborate with families, teachers, school staff, and the community in the delivery of special education services;
  • deliver specially designed instruction that meets Federal and WA State legal requirements, is evidence-based, and improves the lives of students with disabilities;
  • support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the K-12 public school system;
  • demonstrate an understanding about the field of demonstrate special education and disabilities as measured content knowledge competencies by passing the WA State Exit exam (currently the NES) the WEST-E Exam;
  • demonstrate the ability to think critically about current issues and research in the fields of education and special education and apply this information to problems of practice;
  • produce legally correct and professionally appropriate special education documents (i.e., IEPs, evaluation reports, FBAs, PBS Plans, and lessons plans) and communicate the contents of these documents as appropriate and needed for the delivery of special education services.

Admissions Requirements

All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
  • A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses listed below is required.
  • GPA Requirement: a minimum ≥2.8 GPA.
  • Provide scores for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B), SAT, and/or ACT (Reading, Writing, and Math). This is a state requirement that must be met before full admission.

In addition to the above, the following are prerequisites specific to programs and certificates.

Elementary Education Program Prerequisites

Secondary Education Program Prerequisites

P-3 Early Childhood Program Prerequisites

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)

Elementary

Secondary

P-3 Early Childhood

  • Education: SPED 363 and EDUC 390
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

Transition to Teaching Alternative Route: Consult with the Transition to Teaching Director in the School of Education.

Grade Requirements

Grade Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Admission GPA ≥2.8
Maintain GPA ≥2.8 in program

  • ≥B- in each course for program prerequisites
  • ≥B- in education core
  • Specific content areas including majors and minors may have additional grade requirements
  • A minimum grade ≥C is required in any course leading to an endorsement

Graduate Programs

Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program

  • Maximum of 2 C grades